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You do not need a visa for Cote d'Ivoire if you have a Chadian passport

No visa needed

Chadian citizens can enter Cote d'Ivoire without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Travelling to Cote d'Ivoire Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

No. Chadian citizens can enter Cote d'Ivoire without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Cote d'Ivoire may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or invitation letter required
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for Chadian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Chadian passport holders entering Cote d'Ivoire as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Mandatory accommodation booking

    Travelers must have proof of accommodation booking during their stay in Ivory Coast.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire Last checked 2026-07-22
  • Required

    Mandatory proof of minimum funds

    Travelers must provide proof of sufficient funds to enter Ivory Coast. Please see the source for more details.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire Last checked 2026-07-22
  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Ivory Coast. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Ivory Coast.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire Last checked 2026-07-22
  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Ivory Coast

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Meningococcal vaccine for areas that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season; -Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Ivory Coast Last checked 2026-07-22
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Ivory Coast

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Ivory Coast.

    Last checked 2026-07-22
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Ivory Coast.

    Last checked 2026-07-22

A look at Cote d'Ivoire

  • Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro with its impressive dome and marble columns at golden hour
    Basilica of Our Lady of Peace — The world's largest church in Yamoussoukro
  • Modern skyline of Abidjan's Plateau district with skyscrapers reflecting in the Ebrie Lagoon at sunset
    Abidjan — The economic capital and gateway to Cote d'Ivoire
  • Palm-fringed sandy beach at Grand-Bassam with traditional fishing boats and turquoise Atlantic waters
    Grand-Bassam — UNESCO World Heritage coastal town and beach destination
  • Elephants and wildlife in the savanna landscape of Comoe National Park during golden hour
    Comoe National Park — UNESCO World Heritage site and wildlife sanctuary

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